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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am just making the point in general about people.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all make decisions. I refer to the children's Act. I was very proud of the former Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, and the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, because we changed some of the legislation around the offences caused by young people whereby convictions were expunged. As Senator Boyhan said, I hope we can take this Bill and, if we need to, amend...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We made a decision not to proceed with the petition for a number of reasons. Notwithstanding the language used, it would send the wrong message in terms of what was referred to by Deputies Mitchell and Cassells about the pathway to an united Ireland and what we have voted on. The important point is that we are having the conversation. I ask members to cast their minds back to two years ago...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask for the Chair's indulgence. I think the issue the petitioner is raising is an important one and I thank the petitioner for bringing it forward.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 7 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken at 7 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Does Senator Craughwell have Senator McDowell's single transferable script?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity Senator Craughwell is not the President.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He had the chance.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The white flag was raised before the off.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: How does the Senator know that?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Would the Cathaoirleach ask Senator Devine to give us the proper numbers tonight?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: They must be plumpers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I called him, to be fair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There has been a response.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who spoke for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senators Craughwell, Conway-Walsh and Devine raised the issue of the national children's hospital. The Minister for Health has appeared before the Dáil and apologised. For some, it is now a question of who said what and who knew what when, rather than whether the hospital will be built, whether it will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will respond to the Senator's comment. I reiterate that all Senators are disappointed, frustrated and annoyed at the cost overrun. It should not have happened, but it did. We must now ensure there will be value for money in building the hospital which will be the best children's hospital in the world, although it will not be the most expensive. We need to maintain a sense of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator did.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government believes the agreement reflects three principles, namely, that it is fair to taxpayers, public servants and nurses. I hope nurses will accept the recommendation of the Labour Court. We all recognise their value, centrality and importance in the health system. To respond to Senator Higgins's question, I will be happy for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Those on the Fianna Fáil benches still do not know on what they abstained or what they stand for, but, in fairness, we had a good debate in the House. The CETA is already a success, despite the misplaced concerns of others who should perhaps know better.Senators Clifford-Lee, Humphreys, Reilly, Coghlan and Paddy Burke all referred to the issue of transport. I would be happy to have the...